in-ground

adjective

ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce in-ground (audio)
variants or less commonly inground
: built into the ground
an in-ground pool

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The robot did a superb job of cleaning the floors, walls, and surface of my 16-by-32-foot in-ground pool. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Use plants in containers or in-ground beds for continuous color. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Lawn professionals recommend in-ground irrigation systems and systems that fit the needs of individual homeowners’ lawns. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 July 2026 To help keep ants out of your in-ground garden, raised beds, or containers, here’s a selection of plants that naturally repel ants and other pests as well. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-ground

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-ground was in 1969

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inground

adjective
in·​ground ˈin-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce inground (audio)
: built into the ground
an inground pool
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